How to Improve Kids’ Reading & Vocabulary Skills AND teach Poetry in 2 Minutes a Day… Children are drawn to poetry because poetry makes us think. When talking about poetry with young children, it’s not necessary to analyze and interpret every detail. What is important is feeling the essence of the poem, the words, and talking about how the words [...]

Children are drawn to poetry because it makes us think.  When talking about poetry with young children, it’s not necessary to analyze and interpret every detail.  What is important is feeling the essence of the poem, the words, and talking about how the words connects to our real lives.  The poem I, Too, Sing America by 20th century Black American [...]